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The Jazz Warriors

on BBC Radio 3

Introduced by Gilles Peterson live from the Radio Show, Earls Court.
This 20-piece big band has been together for almost three years, providing a platform for young black musicians to develop their talents. Several members now lead their own bands, including the vibes player
Orphey Robinson and the tenor saxophonist Courtney Pine , already one of the most celebrated young jazz musicians in Europe.
The band plays new pieces by Harry Beckett , Courtney Pine and Fayaz Virji.

Contributors

Introduced By:
Gilles Peterson
Unknown:
Orphey Robinson
Unknown:
Courtney Pine
Unknown:
Harry Beckett
Unknown:
Fayaz Virji.

BBC Radio 3

About BBC Radio 3

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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